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Alex Cusack, a Brisbane-born carpenter, qualified for Ireland through residency and made a spectacular ODI debut against South Africa in 2007, winning the m-of-the-match award for his unbeaten 36 and 3 for 15. He combines nagging medium-pace bowling with sensible batting, and has been highly valued by his coach Phil Simmons for his calm temperament and experience. That was evident during Ireland's famous victory over England in the 2011 World Cup, when Cusack hit a perfectly judged 47, adding 162 with Kevin O'Brien to turn the game around before selflessly sacrificing himself after a mix-up. On slow wickets his bowling can thrive, as when he took 4 for 11 in a Twenty20 game against the West Indies in 2014, although he was mauled in all three games of the 2014 World T20 to raise concerns about his effectiveness on flatter tracks. Despite injury concerns, he remained in Ireland's plans for the 2015 World Cup.
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Another player to have taken the overseas route to Ireland, Alex Cusack was born in Brisbane before moving to the Emerald Isle. A carpenter by trade he has performed a few Mr Fix It roles for his team over an international career that started in 2007 following Ireland's successful World Cup campaign in West Indies. A nagging medium-pacer and handy batsman he is now an established member of the team, playing an important role in maintaining Ireland as one of the leading Associate nations.

Key stats

Among all Ireland bowlers who have taken 25 wickets in ODIs, Cusack's average of 20.32 is the best

In 2010, Cusack has picked up 13 wickets at an average of 18.92. His best bowling performance of 5 for 20 has also come in 2010

World Cup Tracker

This will be his first tournament.Andrew McGlashan

Expert view

"The quiet man of the team, however he plays a very important role in the side. A gritty batsman and skiddy medium pacer - with his ability to bowl in the blockhole and his canny change of pace, he is likely to bowl in powerplays and at the death."- Kyle McCallan, former Ireland all-rounder